An official from the country's Board of Investments in a telephone interview downplayed the impact of martial law on foreign investments, saying that there had been no significant changes in activity since the conflict in Marawi erupted.

In denouncing the planned extension, the CPP pointed out that Duterte claims he listens exclusively to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for advice on the on-going conflict, but military officials claimed they never advised the president to declare martial law. Security has been tightened in provinces adjacent to Marawi City with martial law still in effect.

Proclamation 216 is only effective for one more week.

Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate said the extension of martial law in Mindanao was merely Alvarez's "personal opinion", but he disagrees with it.

According to Mr. Padilla, security officials are still evaluating the developments in the besieged southern city, adding that the martial law recommendation for the President is "already being done".

The 1987 Constitution has set safeguards on martial law by limiting its enforcement to 60 days and allowing the Supreme Court and Congress to review the proclamation. Mr. Marcos was overthrown in 1986 by a People Power revolution.

Kabayan Party-list Rep. Harry Roque said if the President would decide to extend martial law in the south, he hoped it wouldn't be for long because he said it would not be good for the country's image.

"Whichever way, it is imbecilic to seek advise from the AFP whose officers now admit it did not even know the strength of the so-called Maute Group when the AFP laid siege on Marawi", the CPP said in a statement published on its Facebook account on Monday.

"Now Duterte listens to it to tell him when it will be over", it added.

Even if the administration is keen on extending military rule, the decision would still rely on recommendation from the military and police.

But AFP Spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said Alvarez's proposal for a 5-year extension of martial law may be "too long".

"The structure which gives life to this rebellion is not only restricted to Marawi, which was only used by the terrorists as a base to launch its attacks", Padilla said.

Almost 400,000 civilians have fled their homes.

From the original number of forces of about 500, the military said the number of terrorists still holed up in the city is now down to about 80.

The military earlier said Islamist fighters are using children and women as human shields, while earlier reports claim that the Maute group has been training kids, believed to be aged 7 to 16 years old, for combat.

Meanwhile, 1,722 civilians who were held hostage or trapped in the main battle were either rescued or brought out of harms way.

Do you want me to get defeated? During the meeting, Kumar did not refer to the BJP or Prime Minister and his policies. Political events around the upcoming Presidential poll issue pushed the farmers' issue far back.

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Ireland's Dan Martin attacked from the pack in the finale but the Quick-Step Floors rider, fourth overall, was quickly reined in. It will be interesting to see how the overall classification reads by Sunday night after two massive back-to-back stages.

Dozens more were injured, including children, the ministry said in a letter to the UN Security Council, according to state media. Two were destroyed at the Airport Road roundabout area in Damascus , while the third auto bomb was surrounded in Bab Touma area.

The 33-year-old sharpshooter averaged 15.0 points per game while shooting.429 from beyond the arc for the Los Angeles Clippers . The news was initially broken by Redick, who tweeted out a phrase that has become a rallying cry for the franchise.

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At the time of their mother's death following a vehicle accident in Paris, William was 15-years-old, and Harry was 12-years-old. Diana's older sisters - Lady Sarah McCorquodale, 60, and 62-year-old Baroness Fellowes - also attended yesterday's ceremony.

Windies: Carlos Brathwaite is leading the side, which also includes the likes of Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Marlon Samuels . Having slumped to an 11-run defeat in the fourth ODI, India would look to bounce back and finish the series on high note.

Three individuals with knowledge of the government's response said Russian Federation is its main suspect, Bloomberg reported. He agrees with official statements that the hacks have not compromised any operational systems at the nuclear plant.

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